The starter is starting to get temperamental, so it's time to change it. Do not delay too long when you notice it, because when the starter falls in the harbor you will no longer be able to launch this Toyota Prius 3. Here is a small guide with a view to changing its starter and discovering its principle.
What is the starter of my Toyota Prius 3 for?
A starter is an electric motor within the engine of this Toyota Prius 3. Indeed, it extracts electric power from the battery to be able to operate, and gives the impulse to the engine to start. In order to be sure that it is indeed a starter malfunction and nothing else, we invite you to read the file on starting problems. Now that we've identified the malfunction, we can attack.
How to change the starter on my Toyota Prius 3?
Before starting operations, make sure you have the necessary tools. For this manipulation you are going to need a complete toolbox, a jack, your wire brush but also two candles.
Remove the old starter
For this manipulation, the most important thing is to correctly visualize the locations, wires for example. We invite you to stamp them if necessary.
- Disconnect the negative terminal of the battery of this Toyota Prius 3.
- If ever accessing the starter from above is really complex, do not hesitate to install the candles to be able to get there from below.
- Disconnect all power supplies going to the starter
- Place the jack below the engine in case it wobbles a bit.
- Release each of the fixings and memorize the locations
- Remove the starter
- Set aside the mounting frame, since it will not always be sold with the starter to be fitted
- Clean the pods which will sometimes be oxidized using a brush
Install the new starter
Now that the technique has been memorized, it will be almost enough to carry out the opposite manipulation.
- Compare the old starter of this Toyota Prius 3 with the new one in order to discern if there are some variations in the mounting system, what can happen.
- Reclip the starter armature in its place
- Put the brand new starter in its place
- Make sure it fits perfectly in its guide and screw
- Reattach cables to starter
- Connect the negative terminal of this battery.
Here is. Now putting a starter on this Toyota Prius 3 is not magic for you. Have a good trip, and don't hesitate to leave a comment if this text helped you!